The first spring in a new house is always fun – you never know what is going to pop up where!
I worked while Matt had tons of appointments this morning. I can tell the bakery to-do list is growing exponentially! [I just realized when I spelled it wrong that I say that word “Expo-den-tially” D’oh!]
But I waited for him to get home so we could run together. We often have business meetings on runs! It makes for a good time to catch up on details, but it also means we’re out of breath much faster. I nearly died on a hill today and had to stop and walk I was so out of breath. But then I realized it was because not only were were talking a lot, but we were also running fast. WITH the walking we still managed to keep that mile at 8:59. We did 4 miles in 35 minutes – not bad for this out-of-shaper!
For lunch I just HAD to repeat that killer burger from earlier this week. These Mole burgers were supposed to be a slight fail but I will now be making them again! With the avocado and coconut and the almost-gooey texture, this is the best burger I have ever had. It would even work for breakfast if you could stomach the thought of refried black beans in there!
But clearly the coconut makes the sandwich!
On the side:
Salad with honey, lavender salt, blue cheese, red pepper
And crinkle Terra chips (need to get more of those too!!!)
Faaaaaabulous lunch!!
We have a conference call in 6 minutes…then who knows what else needs to be done.
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
That sandwich looks fabulous!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Awesome run – I find it sooo hard to talk and run, it does make you tired 10 x faster! Maybe that or I’m just way out of practice – I’m a Lone Runner …
sweeter salt says
love me a bean burger! not sure about the coconut, but i would certainly give it a try 🙂
laura
Heather (heathers dish) says
You guys are about to get so crazy busy…it’s going to be worth it though!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Wow coconut in a black bean burger sounds delicious! And sweet potato chips on the side? Perfect!
Stacey says
Yep, that does look like one mighty tasty lunch! I agree that talking and running is hard work.
Megan @ Loving the little things says
So many pretty colors in your lunch! Looks delish!
Oh, reading about it in your post made me decide I need to get a misto 🙂
Also, you share so many aspects of your life, I think it would be fun if you did this too!
http://megandyanray.blogspot.com/2011/03/sometimes-i-write-with-pen-too.html
Angela (the diet book junkie) says
holy, business meetings on runs? talk about multitasking! p.s. your lunch looks gorgeous!! 🙂
Baking 'n' Books says
Can’t keep up with your posts!
Are you and Matt the same pace? Great that you can go together 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Great job on the run Kath! I wish I could have business meetings while running too. 🙂 Hope the call goes well!
Stacy @ LoveDiscoveryGratitude says
Gosh that looks so good! And holy cow you’re fast! I average a 9:30-10 minute pace! I’m working to get under 9 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Coconut! That sounds pretty good on the burger.
Christine says
Wow, 4 in 35 and you think you’re an “out-of-shaper?” Yikes!
KathEats says
Compared to how I used to be, yes. And it was really hard.
Christine says
But still good!
Susan (Oliepants) says
You always make the most delicious salads! So happy for you two and the business! Busy now will be totally worth it in the near future! 🙂
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
I love sweet potato chips! They are sinfully delicious 🙂 Glad you had a good run! Last week I ran that same mileage in 35 minutes too, except I was speed training, haha 😀 Maybe if I keep it up, I can run that fast without trying that hard!
britt will be fit says
the lunch looks really good
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
The fact that it’s the best burger you’ve EVER had??! THAT is a big sentence. I need to make them if that’s the case!
The cleaning post, a Misto. Also that you’ll never go back to cooking spray makes me wanna pick up a Misto. I will use a handy BB&Beyond 20% off coupon (they never expire so I save my stash from the mail when they send them) and pick one up!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
I am SO impressed that y’all can have “business meetings” while out on a run. I’m always that girl with a pad of paper and pen in hands, taking notes on everything! I’d have to bring along some form of portable notebook for the meeting to be even close to effective for me 🙂
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
Even when I was in good running shape I couldn’t do 4 in 35! Well, I probably COULD I just didn’t push it enough.
Cindy says
I appreciate seeing you repeat meals sometimes too. Sometimes I get so excited about a food I have it for several meals before I move on to something else. I’m totally on a pesto kick right now!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
Sunshine + speedy run + tasty lunch = sounds perfect 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
whoa woman 🙂 SOunds like a fab Monday, no?! Awesome lookin’ lunch!
Namaste Gurl says
How creative of you to put avocado and coconut in a sandwich! Must try that- I never use coconut in savory way, other than coconut milk, so i’m sure this combo tastes awesome! Enjoy your day 🙂
Hope says
What a delicious lunch! I love avocado in a sandwich! Avocado makes everything taste amazing. 🙂 I really like those Terra Sweet Potato chips! I just tried them for the first time yesterday at my mom’s house and I have been craving them ever since! So good.
Joyce @ Flowing to Fifty says
Productive days, indeed! Fueled by chips. Love that. Balance.
Kiran says
Yummy! Coconut makes everything tastes better 🙂 Well, most of it.
Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day says
Those buns are just screaming to me! They look so good…! I make a 3 ingredient veggie burger out of beans and oatmeal http://melomeals.blogspot.com/2011/01/frugan-3-ingredient-veggie-burger.html
I love the addition of chocolate and coconut to your burgers!
Christie {Nourishing Eats} says
I actually really like bean burgers topped with a sunny side up egg for breakfast 😀
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
After reading about your burgers, I had to make my own last night. Mine was a more spiced version using panko and topped with a fried egg (definitely b’fast worthy, sans the glass ‘o wine:) ). http://bit.ly/ewR775
Next time I’m all over the mole version!
Jennifer says
Tried the burger this weekend, it was soo good!
It looks like you guys balance being married and owning a business together so well. Any tips would be appreciated on your work/life balance!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
When Tony and I are walking and talking about work we seem to go faster. I guess the thought process is moving us faster.
Kaitlin says
I repeat so many meals! Love to see those chips on the blog– can’t turn down a salt craving.
Amanda says
That sounds like a wonderful run and looks like an amazing lunch! 🙂 I hope all of your errands go well!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Yes! I love spring in a new house! Last spring, I was SO enchanted by all of the tulips that popped up for us!
Michelle | gold-hearted girl says
Seriously, 9:00/mile is good! I just shoot for under 10:00, haha.
[email protected] says
Wow, it seriously looks so bright where you live! It seems as if it would still be snowing like crazy and all. Seems so exciting for you and matt to have such an incredible opportunity! For reals, everyday is another one to be thankful for something huh? Even the ability to breathe 😀
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
how do you buys your coconut? already shredded? how do you store it? I love coconut but rarely use it due to those questions. thanks!
KathEats says
I just buy the sweetened flake kind used for baking in most grocery stores. I don’t use much of it, so I don’t care that it’s sweetened.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I want to try Terra chips, never had them before! They look delish. As does the rest of your lunch. 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
oh i could totally eat one of those burgers for breakfast!
[email protected] says
lunch looks delish love those chips!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Sounds like a fun run! I love when they end up being like that..you just get in the zone and run a lot further/faster.
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
WHY have I never put coconut on a veggie burger?! It is offich, I am trying this next time!
Camille says
Amazing lunch, as usual!
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says
35 minutes is fast!! I am such a slow runner, and it always impresses me to see other runners’ times. Way to go! 😀
Your lunch looks wonderful! I need to make some mole burgers pronto. 😀
Hilary says
That lunch looks great…so colourful! Good for you for the running “business meetings”….I always run alone though, I’m not a big talk and runner.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I’m jealous of those plants popping up!
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
I love that your burger was made out of refried BLACK beans!!! 😀 I have been wanting to try refried black beans! This is the way I want to try it now! 😀
xoxo
Kathleen
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Its impossible for me to talk while running no matter how slowly I’m running. I have no idea why!
Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me says
That lunch looks divine and very filling. 🙂
Hannah says
Honestly, that lunch could easily sell at an upscale restaurant for a squillion dollars. Amazing!
Alaina says
Fabulous meal indeed! That burger looks gooood. 🙂
Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey says
I will need to make those bean burgers! Just curious, what took them from so-so the other day to the best bean burgers you’ve ever had?? Was it pretty much just the avocado and coconut?
KathEats says
Well they were really hard to make! Actually the first round I did I didn’t add the flour. The second round I did, which is the recipe I posted. So I nearly lost them! I think I might recommend baking them next time since they were so sticky. But once shaped and cooked to form, they tasted amazing.
JenATX says
girl I could have refried black beans @ every meal. in fact, i mix ’em into my scrambled eggs sometimes.. mmmm
Katherine says
Wow, I absolutely love mole sauce! How did you make that burger? It looks fantastic!
KathEats says
I posted the recipe just a few days ago. Search for “Mole burgers”
[email protected] says
Out of shape my ass! 😉
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I find it so hard to run and talk too! I like having running buddies, but I much prefer if they just talk AT me. 😛
Claire says
You’ve inticed me to make my own black burger with avo and cocount! Cross your fingers 🙂
The Healthy Apple says
That killer burger does look killer, Kath and amazing….wow! I seriously want a bite right now…hehe…beautiful, clear photos and a lovely Spring post.
Beautiful!
Kristi (Hiding in Honduras) says
LOL at the thought of “stomaching” refried beans for breakfast….when we first arrived in Honduras we could hardly stand it. Now we think of beans as a totally natural partner to eggs..breakfast, lunch or dinner…or all three sometimes if we are staying with locals!